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“S” is for “Shelving”

“S” is for “Shelving” considers some different approaches for storing and reusing the variety of offers that make up the creative grist of improv.

Game Library: “The Café”

Have you experienced the ensemble delights of “The Café?”

“S” is for “Sharing Focus”

This “Sharing Focus” entry directs you to a variety of helpful strategies and techniques.

Game Library: “Home Shopping Network”

The physical playfulness and energy of this game can provide a nice short-form “out” if the energy of your show is sagging a little.

“S” is for “Shape of Show”

“Shape of Show” combines both past learnt wisdom with current in-the-moment discoveries.

Game Library: “On the Back Word Endowments”

I like that this games requires players to both give and receive clues as the scene unfolds.

“S” is for “Secrets”

Psssst… here are some thoughts on “Secrets” and improv.

Game Library: “Typewriter”

Does anyone use a “Typewriter” any more? Here’s a new game with an old name.

“S” is for “Scene Painting”

“Scene Painting” serves as the first improv “S” and refers to the craft of bringing the stage to life with little more than your descriptive words.

Game Library: “Rhyme Fire-Line”

“Rhyme Fire-Line” builds critical skills, forges ensemble, and dusts off your improv cobwebs before you head into the gauntlet of more complex scene work.